Mzansi Shoppers Show The Market What They WantConsumer spending has swung from total predictability to subtle shifts in product and store selection throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, and understanding the whys and wherefores behind these choices is valuable… 
Don’t Make Expensive Mistakes Just Learn The LessonsLearning anything – from walking to making money – is a process of trial and error, so wouldn’t you prefer to cut out some of those errors and get straight… 
SASSA: Social Grant Payment Schedule For Remainder Of 2020/21The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has released grants payment dates for the remainder of the year 2020/21. Sassa announced that all old-age and linked grants will be paid… 
Government Makes It Easier To Receive The R350 Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant –Here’s What You Need To KnowThe South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) will open its systems to allow approved applicants to change their preferred method of payment for the special Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress… 
Data Breach May Have Affected Personal Details Of 24 Million South AfricansThe data breach may have affected personal details of 24 million South Africans whose records are stored by Experian. African Bank has confirmed that Experian Credit Bureau has experienced a… 
MALL ADS Re-Launches MALL TV for Mass Market AudienceMall Ads™ has re-launched Mall TV™, with a renewed focus on targeting the mass market segment of the South African population. In strengthening the Mall TV offering, Mall Ads believes… |
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Here Are The Seven Laws Of Property InvestmentFew people would join a simple game of Monopoly without a good understanding of the rules, so why enter the world of property investment without getting to grips with the… 
SASSA: Double Grant Payments To Reduce CongestionSASSA recently started with double payments for the June and July outstanding social relief grants. Sandy Ngodlwana, SASSA spokesperson, said to avoid beneficiaries from standing in long queues or making… 
Could Wedding Bells Be the Death Knell for Your HOME LOANIt’s no longer a moot point whether or not home loan applications will be negatively affected by the current worldwide COVID -19 pandemic and the economic implosion in South Africa…. 
What Would You Do With A Million Rand?Question? ‘What would you do if you became a millionaire?’We’ve all thought about this before. Who wouldn’t want some extra moolah, especially in light of the impact of the global… 
Save Your Time- Reasons Why Clients Should Pre-QualifyOne of the most common myths when buying a home is that you should find a home before getting pre-qualified for a loan. Before Covid, Estate Agents could show a…
SASSA- Disability Grants Dates Changes with effect from August 2020Payment dates for older persons and disability grants have been further separated with effect from August 2020 by SASSA. Disability grants will no longer be paid with Older Persons Grants… |
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13- Year Old Makes R289k In 3 days With His Business In Stock Market TradingChriston Jones, also known as The Truth is only 13-year-old and already successfully made about R289k, with his business in stock market trading – Christon made the whopping amount in… 
Guide to Rental Collections During Lockdown For Landlord’sAccording to projections from the World Bank, global economic growth could shrink by as much as 8% during 2020. And while we like to think that our lease agreements protect… 
Rand firms as Dollar wobblesRAND FIRMS AS DOLLAR WOBBLE LIFTS EMERGING CURRENCIES The rand firmed early on Monday, helped by increased risk appetite as investors bet again on a global economic recovery. The gains… 
The Younger Generation Go Boldly Where Advertising Has Not Gone BeforeThe generation gap is wider than ever. Technology and social circumstances are creating a new generation far removed from their elders. This means advertising needs young creatives to speak to… 
Tips To Save Money During COVID-19We all have good intentions when it comes to saving money, right? No matter where you are on your financial journey, you need to know that it’s possible for anyone… 
Fuel Price Increase JulyMassive fuel price increase coming tonight (1 July) The Department of Energy has released the adjusted fuel price increase numbers set to be implemented from midnight on Tuesday. In a… |
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Fuel dramatically increase from Wednesday.Cape Town_ Petrol prices are set to increase dramatically from Wednesday. The Energy Department said that the retail price of all grades of petrol would increase by R1.18 cents per… 
Fresh charge sheet against 28 banks by Competition CommissionTuesday 2 June- The Competition Commission has said that it will file a new charge sheet with the Competition Tribunal against 28 banks accused of manipulating rand-dollar trading. The case… 
The biggest four rental trends in the market right nowLike most real estate sectors, the rental market has been deeply affected by Covid-19 and landlords around the country have had to adapt quickly in order to make the most… 
Consumers to pay more for ATM cash withdrawals from Monday1 june 2020- What this means, in simple terms, is that South Africans who withdraw money from an ATM of another bank will now be charged higher fees than during…
ZAR TO USD EXCHANGE RATE on the riseCan we call it a revival yet? The rand has staged something of a recovery this month, after plunging to its worst-ever exchange rate value against the US dollar at…
Rand at rock bottomJust when you thought things couldn’t get any worse for the rand… they probably won’t. The currency slumped to a record low against the dollar in April, roiled by a… |
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Apply For R350 Special Relief Grant Via What’s App Or EmailSassa is ready to roll out R350 social relief grants to millions of unemployed and to help those who need relief during lockdown. The government announced that it will be…
Child Support And Other Grant Increase In MayPresident Cyril Ramaphosa announced social grant increases on Tuesday in his state of the nation address. Many South Africans have not been able to go to work or participate in… 
President Cyril Ramaphosa Announced A Massive Social And Economic Support Package: Covid-19President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation on Tuesday 21 April 2020 announcing a massive social and economic support package. Ramaphosa shed light on the way forward amid the challenges of…
SASSA: Government Is Considering Increasing Child And Pension Grants TemporarilySouth African government is considering increasing child and pension grants temporarily. A campaign to persuade the government to increase child and old persons’ grants by R500 for 6 months has… 
Bank Safely And Efficiently During LockdownWith the spread of the coronavirus in South Africa, it seems that digital platforms will be a safer and faster solution. While many customers will rely on ATMs and bank…
Sassa Payout Dates Changes As From MayNo Sassa grant payout on the 1st of every month. Sassa recently announced that from May, disability and older persons’ grants will be paid over two days, from the fourth… |
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Why South African Business Leaders Should Stand Together During COVID-19Business leaders in South Africa now have the responsibility to stand together to keep business moving, protect employment and the economy ticking over. Frank Mullen, CEO of Zinia, a leading mid-sized… 
COVID-19: Essential production manufactures loan fundingIDC MCEP Loan COVID Essential Product Manufacturers • Administered by the Industrial Development Corporation – from DTIC • For working capital and plant & equipment requirements • Fund Value –… 
What you need to know about the impact of Covid-19 and paying taxThe South African Revenue Service (SARS) has taken several precautionary measures in response to the risk of infection from Covid-19 which are aligned with and are in support of the… 
The Rand tanks further- COVID-19 South AfricaJohannesburg – The rand has reached fresh lows against the US dollar, currently trading at around R17. 87 against the greenback. Things could get worse for the local unit as…
You will save by paying an extra R650 into your home loanThe one percentage point drop in the Reserve Bank’s key repo rate will be very welcome in light of the struggle that faces South Africa’s property market in 2020, says Tony…
Standard bank offers a three month holiday on paymentsStandard Bank on Sunday announced a 3-month payment holiday for small business owners in South Africa amid the coronavirus pandemic. The bank says it will offer payment relief as a… |
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South African Rand volatility heads for uncharted territory as risks stack upWith a monetary policy decision and a credit-rating review on the immediate horizon, not to mention market havoc caused by the coronavirus pandemic, traders can’t see a break ahead for… 
Capitec to help people with loans affect by the coronavirusThe executive committee of Capitec is meeting on Monday afternoon to discuss whether it will change its credit policies and procedures to accommodate clients who may fall behind on credit… 
SA mining, tourism and telecoms likely to take a knock due to coronavirusSouth Africa’s largest supplier of imports is China, and its biggest buyer of exports – and the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the Chinese economy will certainly be felt… 
Should I Close Unused credit card account?Here’s why you should never cancel unused credit card account. Watch the video below of how closing unused credit card accounts could affect your credit score rating negatively. 
Here’s s How To Do Fashion Shoots On A BudgetCreative photography doesn’t always require a lot of money. Watch this cool video on how to do photo shoots abroad on a budget. See video below: 
5 Of The World Most Wealthiest CitiesNew York City is on top of the list with a total wealth of US$3trn (R44.3trn), making the Big Apple the wealthiest city in the world. According to research by… |
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With BLACK Friday Approaching Here Are The Top Searched IteamsBlack Friday(29 November 2019 ) is the biggest shopping event of the year, it takes place the last Friday in November each year. A good reason to take part in… 
Ways To Buy Things You Can’t AffordHere are just a few ways to buy something you can’t afford. Many want to know how to pay for something you can’t afford to pay for in cash right… 
Error On Your Credit Report? Here’s How To Remove ItAccording to a study from the Federal Trade Commission 1 in 5 people has at leadt one error on their credit report. This is what could lead to potentially lower…
Money In South Africa- TipsTraveling to South Africa? Here are some key tips you need to know about money, banks, ATMs, cards and currency exchange. Whether you’re just visiting or looking to make South…
Things to Remember Before You Take out a LoanHere we have compiled a list of some of the most important things you should keep in mind before applying. Keep reading to learn how to take out a loan… 
Applying For A Home Loan From the Bank-What You Can ExpectBuying a house is one of life’s major events and quite exciting to know your about to own your own home. Pre-approval additionally gets the applicant started, which will meanthat the transaction will be concluded once consumers have found the… |
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Borrow Money with Bad CreditLending institutions have made it easier than ever to borrow money regardless of your credit rating. You have to expect that the amount you can borrow, and the rates they…
Legal Ways Companies Can Save MoneyOne of the keys to financial success as a business owner is decreasing overhead fees to save lots of cash. After all, the more cash you save, the more of it you create. you may notice that additionally to… 
Cutting Down On Business CostWhether your business’s budget is tight or you’re able to stretch your profit margins a small amount additional, there are several things savvy business owners will do to save lots of cash. Businesses can usually look altogether the acquainted places, like cutting employees, … 
Be Smart Making Money With Forex TradingIf you are interested in taking some of your savings and building on that money, you may be interested in what the foreign exchange has to offer. The foreign exchange,… 
Myths On Bankruptcy and Avoiding ThemMost of the debtors have different concepts on the bankruptcy filing case. They do not know the real information on bankruptcy. They try to get opinions from their friends. However,… 
Saving Money TipsThe first step to saving money is to figure out how much you spend. Make a budget then plan on saving money. Here we mention just a few ways you can save your… |
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